During a July 2011 interview, one month after construction started, Patel said some guests checked out after one night when they learned about the construction and new traffic pattern. Patel was away this week and unable to comment on the bridge's re-opening.

The new Seventh Street Bridge will be dedicated at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Ahead of the formal opening, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting will take place featuring Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and elected officials, business people and other members of the community.

The Stroudsburg High School Marching Band will perform at Monday's ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to PennDOT.